Understanding different types of depression in young people
Official title: Developmental pathways model of depression heterogeneity
Funded at State University New York Stony Brook · NIH-11093420 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different kinds of depression develop in teens and young adults, focusing on what causes them and how they affect people over time, so if you're dealing with depression, your experiences could help us understand it better!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University New York Stony Brook NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stony Brook, United States) |
| Project start | May 22, 2024 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $674,627 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH133652-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11093420 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 14-24 who are experiencing different forms of depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have depressive disorders or are outside the age range of 14-24 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different types of depression, specifically time-limited and chronic-intermittent depression, develop in adolescents and young adults. It aims to identify the underlying causes and how these conditions affect individuals differently over time. By examining factors such as severe life stressors and reward responsiveness, the study seeks to clarify how these elements contribute to the onset and progression of depression. Participants will be part of a longitudinal study that tracks their mental health and responses to various life events.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments tailored to the specific type of depression experienced by patients.
How similar studies have gone: While research on depression is extensive, this specific approach to differentiating between subtypes based on developmental pathways is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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State University New York Stony Brook
Stony Brook, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kotov, Roman I — State University New York Stony Brook
- Study coordinator: Kotov, Roman I
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.